Q 01/05

Who directed Labyrinth?

A) Jim Henson

B) George Lucas

C) Frank Oz

D) Terry Gilliam

Answer · why

A) Jim Henson

It was the last feature film he directed; George Lucas served as executive producer.

Q 02/05

Which member of Monty Python wrote the screenplay for Labyrinth?

A) Eric Idle

B) Terry Jones

C) Michael Palin

D) Terry Gilliam

Answer · why

B) Terry Jones

Several others revised it, including Elaine May and Lucas, but he received sole credit.

Q 03/05

Who plays Jareth the Goblin King?

A) Mick Jagger

B) Prince Rogers

C) David Bowie

D) Sting

Answer · why

C) David Bowie

All three of the others were considered before Bowie got the part.

Q 04/05

Which musicians were considered for the Goblin King before Bowie was chosen?

A) Elton John and Freddie Mercury

B) Boy George and Adam Ant

C) Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins

D) Sting, Prince, Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson

Answer · why

D) Sting, Prince, Mick Jagger and Michael Jackson

He had first thought of actors Simon MacCorkindale and Kevin Kline before deciding on a musician.

Q 05/05

How old is Sarah Williams at the start of the film?

A) 16

B) 13

C) 18

D) 21

Answer · why

A) 16

She is late to babysit her half-brother Toby after reciting from a book in the park with her dog Merlin.

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